It goes through a jarring process!
We know we may be in quite a pickle after that joke, but for the next several weeks we will be harvesting CUCUMBERS.
Time to start thinking about meal prepping since there's so many different ways you can prepare cucumbers.
"FOOD PREPPING makes pulling a meal together so much simpler. I didn't believe it until I tried it for myself" says Diane Riehm.
Just slice them up, put them into a container and refrigerate!
Something magical happens, THEN the ideas start to flow.
Get creative with the ideas below and plan to incorporate cucumbers in the next 8 weeks:
- Week #1 – Bring an interesting Dip to a cookout
- Week #2 – Sip on refreshing Drinks
- Week #3 – Spice up boring Salads
- Week #4 – Cool down with Frozen Treats & Smoothies
- Week #5 – Add to Lunch Sandwiches for crunch & freshness
- Week #6 – Salted cucumber snacks
- Week #7 – Convenient on-the-go Wraps
- Week #8 – Juicy homemade Pickles
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Want more healthy veggies to eat this summer?
You're in luck...
It's also summer SQUASH season!
For the next several weeks we will be harvesting Patty Pans, Yellow Summer Squash and Zucchini.
We're starting the fun with Farmer's choice in your bag depending on the current harvest.
Start food prepping NOW to easily prepare this summer veggie for the next few months:
- Week #1 – Saute with garlic, olive oil and add to your favorite meals
- Week #2 – Pairs nicely with the mild flavor of Pasta
- Week #3 – Light summer Soups
- Week #4 – Add flavor and crunch to Salads
- Week #5 – Summer Grillin' & Kabobs
- Week #6 – Easy Foil Pack dinners
- Week #7 – Shred into moist Breads
- Week #8 – Surprise appearances in Desserts
- Week #9 – Easily Bake or Roast or make into wedges for Oven Fries
- Week #10 – When in doubt, Freeze for later
Try a trick that's been popular with one of our CSA members when FOOD PREPPING squash:
- Week 1-she wedges them/Week 2-spirals/Week 3-cubes/Week 4-slices
- This gives her 4 different ways of food prepping and each shape creates an inspiration for a recipe.
Click for more Zucchini and Summer Squash Recipes. So many to choose from!!
You asked, we listened...
Trying something NEW!
We are raising several cattle and hogs that will be butchered this summer to make sausage, ground beef and pork loin chops, etc. for you to enjoy!
NOW, you can purchase our frozen packages before you select from the grocery store. Watch your availability for pork and beef in the extras list!
These local prime choices of meat were previously sold as add-ons shares only. Grab them before they're gone! 
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[FOR THOSE WHO "ADDED-ON" TO YOUR SHARES "WHEN YOU SIGNED UP"]
Coming July 4-10:
- COFFEE SHARES - Sumatra Mandheling from Tiffin's own Bailiwicks. A dark roast coffee with a full, smooth body, low acidity, and earthy notes of bittersweet chocolate.
- BREAD SHARES - A soft and slightly sweet Oatmeal Maple bread handmade by Linda Lambert of Bella Cuisine. Made with Wheat flour, whole wheat, maple syrup and cinnamon. Plan on making ham and swiss cheese sandwiches.
Warmly,
Farmer Phil, John & Diane Riehm
Riehm Produce Farm
